Groups and Units are open to both boys and girls. Beaver Scouts are aged 6 - 8. Cub Scouts are aged 8 - 10.5. Scouts are aged 10.5 to 14. Explorer Scouts are aged 14 - 18. There are a number of Groups and Units across the District. WAITING LISTS ARE LONG AND A PLACE IS NOT GUARANTEED. More leaders are always required and children of leaders get priority. WAITING LISTS: If your child is over 6 go to www.harpendenscouts.org.uk and follow the links and instructions to join the District Waiting List. If your child is under 6 you will need to go to www.harpendenscouts.org.uk, choose which Group's (or Groups') waiting list(s) you wish to join and follow the link to contact the relevant person at that Group. Your child's name will be added to that Group's waiting List. If your child is unfortunately not allocated a place at your Group of choice when your child turns 6, their name will be added to the District Waiting List automatically and you will be contacted when a place becomes available for a child of the same age bracket as your child.